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the slokas are numbered 63 and 64 in the Gita press version of Valmikiraamayanam

Vibhishana, after having a difference opinion with his brother Ravana on the queston of abduction of Maatha Seetha, has abandoned Lanka and has come in refuge before Lord Rama. Sugreeva and others are apprehensive whether Vibhishana is only a spy of Ravana who has come to harm Rama. The opinions of the various ministers are invited. Lord Hanuman while favouring the acceptance of Vibhishana after considering his behaviour and demeanour, expresses his opinion ,as described in the above slokas." I could find no ulterior motives in his words. If he were deceitful he could not have moved before us with this amount of comfort. Even if he puts on an affected face showing sincerity, if he has come with an intention to cheat, his general carriage would have betrayed him. It is difficult, nay, it is impossible, for a person to conceal his real intentions and motives before others, howsoever he is an expert in putting on acts. The opinion of Sri Hanuman, shows how great He was as a student of human psychology. Bitterness concealed even under a heavy coat of sugar will show up ultimately. It is to the credit of Lord Rama that before accepting Vibhishana, the envoy sent to examine him verbally and also to watch his demeanour was Lord Hanuman himslef. This is another great lesson in statecraft and espionage.